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Applecross, Mains Of Applecross
No Class (Event)
Site Name Applecross, Mains Of Applecross
Classification No Class (Event)
Canmore ID 332209
Site Number NG74SW 59
NGR NG 7150 4398
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/332209
- Council Highland
- Parish Applecross
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Ross And Cromarty
- Former County Ross And Cromarty
Project (3 September 2011 - 5 September 2011)
NG 7150 4398 A geophysical survey was undertaken 3–5 September 2011 with community involvement as part of the Applecross Community Archaeology Project. A number of earthworks are visible on the ground and estate maps from c1810 also show the former township.
The geophysical surveys identified a wealth of anomalies, many of which are thought to be archaeologically significant. There is good correlation between the results from the gradiometry and resistance surveys. Both data sets exhibit a marked change in the nature of the responses in the E of the survey area, corresponding to the recorded location of the former township. It is considered likely that the anomalies recorded in the data reflect the presence of the settlement and that the lack of coherent responses, indicative of individual buildings, may be attributed to the removal of structures. Two very strong linear magnetic responses in the W of the survey area are puzzling. While these possibly represent former field boundaries associated with the township, it is more probable that they are modern or natural features.
Archive: Rose Geophysical Consultants
Funder: Applecross Community Archaeology Project
Rose Geophysical Consultants, 2011
Resistivity (3 September 2011 - 5 September 2011)
NG 7150 4398 Resistivity survey.
Archive: Rose Geophysical Consultants
Funder: Applecross Community Archaeology Project
Rose Geophysical Consultants, 2011
Magnetometry (3 September 2011 - 5 September 2011)
NG 7150 4398 Magnetometry survey.
Archive: Rose Geophysical Consultants
Funder: Applecross Community Archaeology Project
Rose Geophysical Consultants, 2011
